WUSI-TV
Full power TV station · Olney, Illinois
WUSI-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Olney, Illinois. Its signal is estimated to reach about 53 cities and towns within 57 miles.
About WUSI-TV
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 110 kW effective radiated power, WUSI-TV runs more power than 39% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 284 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 22% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 51 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 57 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 53 cities and towns in our guide with about 239,000 residents, as far as Charleston, IL (45 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Olney, IL |
| Tower location | 38.83861, -88.12972 |
| Effective radiated power | 110 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 284 m (931 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 4301 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WUSI-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olney, IL | 7.8 mi | 342° NNW | Strong |
| Newton, IL | 11 mi | 170° S | Good |
| Oblong, IL | 16 mi | 227° SW | Good |
| Sumner, IL | 17 mi | 300° WNW | Good |
| Bridgeport, IL | 22 mi | 295° WNW | Good |
| Flora, IL | 22 mi | 58° ENE | Good |
| Robinson, IL | 24 mi | 241° WSW | Good |
| Lawrenceville, IL | 25 mi | 288° WNW | Good |
| Teutopolis, IL | 27 mi | 138° SE | Good |
| Greenup, IL | 28 mi | 176° S | Good |
| Effingham, IL | 30 mi | 131° SE | Good |
| Albion, IL | 32 mi | 353° N | Good |
| Casey, IL | 33 mi | 193° SSW | Good |
| Fairfield, IL | 34 mi | 21° NNE | Good |
| Vincennes, IN | 34 mi | 289° WNW | Good |
| Mount Carmel, IL | 36 mi | 326° NW | Fair |
| Altamont, IL | 37 mi | 115° ESE | Fair |
| Neoga, IL | 37 mi | 152° SSE | Fair |
| Saint Elmo, IL | 41 mi | 108° ESE | Fair |
| Grayville, IL | 41 mi | 350° N | Fair |
| Sullivan, IN | 43 mi | 246° WSW | Fair |
| Bicknell, IN | 44 mi | 276° W | Fair |
| Marshall, IL | 45 mi | 212° SSW | Fair |
| Princeton, IN | 45 mi | 318° NW | Fair |
| Charleston, IL | 45 mi | 177° S | Fair |
| Salem, IL | 46 mi | 71° ENE | Fair |
| Mattoon, IL | 46 mi | 164° SSE | Fair |
| Fort Branch, IN | 50 mi | 324° NW | Fair |
| Carmi, IL | 52 mi | 2° N | Fair |
| Petersburg, IN | 52 mi | 298° WNW | Fair |
| Vandalia, IL | 53 mi | 99° E | Fair |
| Shelbyville, IL | 53 mi | 138° SE | Fair |
| Washington, IN | 53 mi | 284° WNW | Fair |
| Haubstadt, IN | 53 mi | 326° NW | Fair |
| Linton, IN | 54 mi | 256° WSW | Fair |
| Oakland City, IN | 55 mi | 309° NW | Fair |
| Jasonville, IN | 55 mi | 246° WSW | Fair |
| Mount Vernon, IL | 55 mi | 49° NE | Fair |
| McLeansboro, IL | 56 mi | 23° NNE | Fair |
| West Terre Haute, IN | 57 mi | 220° SW | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WUSI-TV transmitter tower?
WUSI-TV broadcasts from a tower at 38.8386, -88.1297, near Olney, IL. It is licensed to Olney, Illinois.
How far does WUSI-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 57 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 65 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WUSI-TV with an antenna?
About 239,000 people live in the 53 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WUSI-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WUSI-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.